Engine, Securing To Engine And Transmission Holder

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Sling: 2024A

Fig 1: Engine Sling : 2024A
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Engine and Transmission Holder: VAS6095A

Fig 2: Engine And Transmission Holder
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Procedure

Transmission separated from engine. Refer to ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, SEPARATING .

-- If equipped, release the retainer in direction of -arrow- and remove the engine cover mount -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Cover Mount

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-- Engage the Engine Sling: 2024A onto the engine and onto the Shop Crane: VAS6100 .

Fig 4: Engine Lifted

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To be aligned to the center of gravity of the assemblies, the mounting hook rail with holes must be inserted as shown.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of injury from the lifted motor falling.

The possibility for parts of the body to be pinched or crushed increases.

- Secure the mounting hooks and pins on the lifting tackle with a securing pin.

-- Insert the securing pins -arrows- to secure the mounting hooks and alignment pins.

-- If necessary, remove the flywheel. Refer to FLYWHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the intermediate plate. Refer to Fig 5.

Fig 5: Installing Intermediate Plate

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-- Remove the alignment sleeves from the cylinder block.

-- Secure the engine on the Engine and Transmission Holder: VAS6095A -1- as shown.

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Tightening Specification

Assembling

Assemble in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Insert the alignment sleeves into the cylinder block.

-- Install the intermediate plate. Refer to Fig 6 .

Fig 6: Installing Intermediate Plate

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-- Install the flywheel. Refer to FLYWHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .